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Message started by Classic650 on 06/29/11 at 19:06:02

Title: Gas Cap Malfunction
Post by Classic650 on 06/29/11 at 19:06:02

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone have any experience with removing a gas cap that is stuck. The locking mechanism isn't functioning. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Gas Cap Malfunction
Post by Serowbot on 06/29/11 at 19:12:09

Did ya' squirt some WD40 in it?... :-?...

Title: Re: Gas Cap Malfunction
Post by Classic650 on 06/29/11 at 19:29:24

That didn't work, I think the spring might have broken or something because it's not turning all the way.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Malfunction
Post by Serowbot on 06/29/11 at 19:33:56

I'd take it to a locksmith...

A good one will have it off for ya' in a cinch...

Title: Re: Gas Cap Malfunction
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/29/11 at 20:18:07

Did ya push down to take the load off the lock mechanism? Twist back & forth, center the locks up in their "spot" & push down, Then give it a go,, but dont bust that key off,,

Title: Re: Gas Cap Malfunction
Post by Classic650 on 06/30/11 at 16:51:34

The bike tech tried to remove it. He said it's the latch which is catching & basically I need a new cap. That'll be the route I'll take if Justin's suggestion doesn't work.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Malfunction
Post by Serowbot on 06/30/11 at 17:04:13

How you gonna' put the new one on?...
Is the old one off now?...

If it is,.. you can take it apart and clean and lube it...

Title: Re: Gas Cap Malfunction
Post by Max_Morley on 06/30/11 at 18:37:46

The one on my 96 seems to have been affected by the fuel additives as it is difficult to remove even as the lock works fine, I have to wiggle it out of the tank. Need to scrape the plastic down some I guess. Have been driving the sidecar rig lately so it hasn't been an issue. Max